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Loosening and unscrewing twelve-point collar nut on joint flange - AR35.31-P-0550-35C

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Fig 1: Identifying Pin Wrench (129 589 01 07 00)
G04635086Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (126 589 02 09 00)
G04635087Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  1. SPECIAL TOOL Mount pin wrench (040) on joint flange (41). Slacken twelve-point collar nut using SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit (040a) and remove.

    IMPORTANT Do no remove collar protection when slackening twelve-point collar nut.

    Shown: 185 mm dia. rear axle center assembly 

    Fig 3: Loosening And Unscrewing Twelve-Point Collar Nut On Joint Flange
    G04635088Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.